I was already able to squeeze in a few good trips in 2014 -- the benefits of the freelance life! It's nice to be able to fly out midweek (cheap flights!) and work from anywhere (thanks, Google Drive!). Here are a few snapshots from my latest travels: Wal
Read More*** THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. THANKS FOR ENTERING, EVERYONE! *** Enter now through April 10 for your chance to win one of three copies of my latest book, Pretty in Paper, published by American Girl. I love these Goodreads giveaways. They're tons of fun. Yo
Read MoreMy latest book, Pretty in Paper, is on the shelf! Before the SCBWI conference -- and after working from the New York Public Library -- I swung past American Girl Place New York and whoa, was it busy. And whoa, they already had Pretty in Paper on display!
Read MoreI am lucky enough to say that I just returned from the Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrator’s Conference in New York City. It was an amazing reminder of why I write – I write for kids. If you’re a children’s writer who’s feel
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